Scientists have finally identified the precise mechanisms behind the accelerating rise in global sea levels, which has nearly doubled over recent decades.
The research shows that thermal expansion from warming oceans is the primary driver, followed by the rapid melting of glaciers and polar ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica.
By resolving long-standing inconsistencies between satellite and ground measurements, the study provides a far more accurate understanding of how climate change is reshaping Earth’s oceans.
Researchers warn that sea levels could continue rising for centuries due to the immense heat stored within the oceans and the ongoing loss of polar ice.
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